معرفی
Alexander Hooyberg is a researcher at Ghent University (UGent) specializing in the intersection of psychology, environmental health, and social sciences. His work, often in collaboration with UGent colleagues like Gert Everaert and Nathalie Michels, explores the mental and physiological health benefits of blue spaces, particularly coastal environments. Key projects include analyzing coastal visitation behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic and examining plastic pollution's impact on health.
- Primary Affiliation: Ghent University
- Research Themes: Environmental Psychology, Human-Environment Interactions, Coastal Health Benefits
Research Trends: Hooyberg's publications focus on psychophysiological responses to coastal environments, social structuring of access, and restorative mechanisms in natural settings. His work spans Belgian coastal studies, virtual reality experiments, and policy-oriented frameworks for ocean-human health connections.
Advising & Collaborations: As a researcher, he collaborates extensively within UGent's interdisciplinary teams, contributing to 24 publications since 2018. Frequent collaborators include Gert Everaert (21 papers), Nathalie Michels (20), and Henk Roose (19).
